Refer to Figure 9.9. Now suppose an import quota of 3000 trucks is imposed
If the government wanted to cut off all international trade without changing the quota, it could allow the quota amount of 3000 trucks in at no tariff and then charge a tariff on all imports above the quota amount. What tariff would accomplish the goal? A) $0.
B) $5,000
C) $7,500
D) $10,000
E) $20,000
B
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Economists are:
A) concerned with developing theories and interested in solving problems. B) interested in solving problems but not concerned with developing theories. C) reluctant to predict changes in variables such as prices, employment, and spending. D) always in agreement on the best way to implement policy decisions.
Refer to Figure 19-10. Under the Bretton Woods System of exchange rates, if the par exchange rate was $4 per pound in the figure above, then which of the following is true?
A) The Bank of England would have to buy 0.7 million pounds per day with dollars. B) The par exchange rate is below the equilibrium rate, causing a shortage of domestic currency. C) There is a shortage of pounds equal to 0.7 million. D) The Bank of England would have to sell 0.7 million pounds per day in exchange for dollars.